Campus Staff Accountant - Payroll, AP & Travel

Colorado Community College System (CCCS); Lamar (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PERA retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Paid leave

Fitness center

Job summary

Lamar Community College is seeking a Staff Accountant to coordinate Accounts Payable, Payroll, CORE journal entries, and travel activities. The role requires a solid accounting background and meticulous attention to detail, with the potential fit for a recently certified public accountant.

The position involves purchasing responsibilities, including purchase orders and vendor setup, and monthly/biweekly payroll processing to ensure timely, accurate payments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business.
• Minimum 1 year accounting experience.
• CPA designation.

Responsibilities

• Process Accounts Payable data entry and weekly check runs.
• Manage payroll processing and related reporting.
• Handle journal entries in Banner and monthly closings.
• Assist with procurement, P-Card, and vendor setup in CORE.

Skills

Detail oriented

Analytical

Interpersonal

Communication

Organizational

Multitasking

Customer service

Technical proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business

CPA designation

Tools

Banner

CORE system

QuickBooks Pro Plus

Job description

Lamar Community College is seeking a Staff Accountant to coordinate Accounts Payable, Payroll, CORE journal entries, and travel activities. The role requires a solid accounting background and meticulous attention to detail, with the potential fit for a recently certified public accountant.

The position involves purchasing responsibilities, including purchase orders and vendor setup, and monthly/biweekly payroll processing to ensure timely, accurate payments.